Lollipop Magazine

Insult II Injury – Point of This – Review

February 1, 1995

Once you get past thin production, you’ve got a potentially bruising band.

Twisted Sister – Live at Hammersmith – Review

February 1, 1995

Twisted Sister was one of the cheesier pop-metal bands during the ’80s. The poor sound quality makes it almost comical, like a skit from Saturday Night Live.

Tulips – “Wet” – Review

February 1, 1995

Uninspiring drone-to-howling vocals over noisy striptease music. I usually like them. Cover of Killdozer’s “King of Sex.”

Today is the Day – Willpower – Review

February 1, 1995

The hooks are buried. If you want easy listening, buy one of STP’s records. If you want something that demands your attention, this CD is the shit.

Tim Mungenast – A Primer for the Nuclear Family – Review

February 1, 1995

With a little help from the Pods, Tim states his political correctness with a bland, easy-listening musical approach.

The Stand GT – The Stand GT / Potbelly – Review

February 1, 1995

A tribute to Montreal’s Nils has Potbelly droning and screeching feedback & The Stand GT ripping thru a melodious, poppy version of a song I thought I’d hate.

The Hormones – “Sell Out Young” – Review

February 1, 1995

Not the most profound lyrics in the world, but the music is Sex Pistols punk – sloppy, pissy and poorly recorded.

The Hairy Patt Band – Buford’s Last Pusser – Review

February 1, 1995

A lot of lo-fi noodling that sounds like countrified acoustic Ween. If only all of the songs had the humor of their cover of “Jack and Diane.”

Hinge – Accidental Meeting of the Minds – Review

February 1, 1995

Green Day speed-pop-punk guitar, vocals that sometimes sound uncannily like Billy Corgan, and the big arena rock sound of Pearl Jam.

The Action Swingers – Quit While You’re Ahead – Review

February 1, 1995

Ned Hayden = punk rock. Julia Cafritz (ex-Pussy Galore/Free Kitten), Don Fleming, J. Mascis, and Johan Kugelberg play on some of the songs.